How to Channel Your Inner Mermaid (Hey, Vanessa Hudgens Did It)

Now that summer's finally here, I've got all things ocean on the brain. What's better than the beach, right? But I'm particularly enamored with the whole idea of being a mermaid. Yes, a mermaid. That's partly thanks to the gorgeous Insta pic we spotted from Vanessa Hudgens —her luxurious, beachy waves are what I've unofficially dubbed oceanic ombre (and yes, both myself and my editor LOVE it). But I’d also like to point out that mermaids are having a moment—with Sofia Coppola on board to direct a live action version of The Little Mermaid, they’re totally the new vampires. So it's not just us, guys: It's a thing!

Thankfully, it seems like the beauty brains behind Birchbox are on our wavelength — the company has just launched a new limited-edition box dubbed Modern Mermaid that’s inspired by, obviously, the mythical sea creatures.